Winter Storm Event
Snow, Ice Storm
Started: January 25, 1987 at 5 pm EST Ended: January 26, 1987 at 12 am EST |
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The third winter storm of the month caused heavy snow across the northern parts of the mountains, foothills, and piedmont. In the Northeast Piedmont and Northern Coastal Plain, most of the precipitation fell as sleet and freezing rain. This caused some damage to power lines, and minor structural damage. Snowfall amounts were mostly 5 to 7 inches, but reached 10 inches in isolated spots. | |||
Injuries | not available | Deaths | not available |
Property Damage | $5,000 to $50,000 | Crop Damage | not available |
Atmospheric Maps | Large-scale maps of 500 mb Heights, Jet Stream Winds, and Sea Level Pressure from this event | ||
Event Analysis from the National Weather Service in Raleigh | |||
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Weather Station Data
Snow Sleet Freezing Rain Rain Mix |
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